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A major oil project will be conducted in Alaska that seems contrary to US climate goals.
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US military says MQ-9 drone was operating within international airspace.
Hiking this iconic US trail could soon cost you $8000
The Instagram-famous views will come with a staggering price tag.
Joe Biden urges US to have confidence in banks after two collapse
Investors continue to dump shares in bank stocks as President calls for calm.
Another American bank shut down days after SVB collapses
A third US bank has toppled as the financial disaster deepens.
How Murdoch runs Fox News, in his own (often terse) words
New York Times: Court filings give a peek into how Murdoch shapes news coverage.
US dad uses moose antler to kill sex offender he claims was stalking daughter
He claimed the convicted sex offender had been stalking his young daughter.
Eight dead after smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast
It is one of the deadliest maritime human smuggling operations ever off of US shores.
Haunted by his sister’s killing, a brother gets answers more than 46 years later
New York Times: How one family was thrust into a tangle of mystery and frustration.
Stalker murder: Long-haul truck driver kills podcaster, her husband and himself
'This is the absolute worst outcome for a stalking case.'
Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ in riot at US Capitol
Pence’s remarks were the sharpest condemnation yet from the once-loyal lieutenant.
No bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, says Treasury Secretary
Officials rule out intervention in second biggest bank failure in US history.
Daughter unravels decades-old mystery of disabled mum’s rape
Institition covered up abuse of residents.
Americans’ fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror
It was supposed to be a fun road trip for a group of childhood friends.
Bank shut down in stunning $300 billion collapse
One of the biggest US banks faced a bank run with customers racing to withdraw their cash.
US motorists appeal to keep naughty licence plates
Only a handful of car owners are appealing to keep custom plates after state clampdown.
Saudi Arabia asks US for nuclear help, stoking fears of Iran arms race
Saudi Arabia hopes to add nuclear to its energy mix, but the US is hesitant.
China fires up over ’Cold War mentality’
China has sensationally accused Australia of trying to stir up an arms race in the region.
Jarden Brief: Cloud computing system takes big slice out of Domino’s
Members-only warehouse club a success but pizza company faces complex landscape.
Australia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreement
It comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet
Political pressure from Trump, Republicans behind Fox programming
Fox News is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems over election fraud conspiracies.
Australia’s scramble after 9/11 revealed
A declassified Cabinet minute shows how Australia responded to security crisis after 9/11.
La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.
Will Kiwi breakthrough drug for Rett Syndrome make history?
NZ drug to help hundreds of thousands of girls and women worldwide awaits FDA approval.
Kidnapped Americans found quickly, but Mexico’s missing remain lost
Thousands of Mexicans remain missing in a state long associated with cartel violence.
US couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of son
Their adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.
Veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapse
Active service members describe harrowing withdrawal from Afghanistan.
China threatens 'confrontation' if the US doesn't back off
Qin Gang warns that Beijing and the US are headed for "confrontation".
Breonna Taylor shooting investigation finds police discrimination
The 26yo black woman was roused from bed by police in a raid and shot dead in the mayhem.
Harry and Meghan's children's titles to be updated
The royal family’s official website will be updated to reflect their titles in due course.
US company's 3D-printed rocket to make debut launch
A rocket made of 3D-printed parts is in Florida awaiting its debut launch.
'I hate him passionately': The top Fox News host who privately loathed Trump
NY Times: 'He’s a demonic force, a destroyer. But he’s not going to destroy us.'
Tesla drivers report steering wheels detatching
Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.